Back at sea, both Luffy and Jexi rested in the sub as it got closer to land.
"The hunter's already gotten back to consciousness but Straw Hat isn't waking up." one of the Heart Pirates said.
"Do we give him pills or…" another member said.
"Wait…I think he's trying to say something." another said.
"M…m…MEAT!" Luffy called out.
"Whaaaaaa?!" the Heart Pirates called out.
Onigashima Right Brain Tower, Franky and Team Arise vs Sasaki…
"Far beyond the darkest skies, I call upon thee!" Rinwell chanted, gathering magic from her tomb. "Shooting Star!" she called as a large clear orb of light slowly descended.
"What kinda attack is that? You seriously expect me to just stand here and take it?" Sasaki asked as he retreated before the orb hit the ground.
"I'll stop your movement!" Law called as he and Kisara charged in, the former dealing a devastating kick.
"And I'll stop your life!" Kisara added, slugging Sasaki with her mace and launching him into the orb.
"Grr." Sasaki said as he took the hit as he landed. "You turned the Armored Division against us. All of your resilience is proving annoying. Now get outta my way." Sasaki said as he shifted into his hybrid form. "Trick mechanism…Screw Sword!" he said as the outer coating of the blade popped out and started spinning like a drill.
"Everyone on your guard. He's definitely not holding back anything this time." Alphen said.
"If he charges, leave it to me!" Kisara said.
"Oh…this won't be a charge." Sasaki said as the frill on his neck started spinning as he took to the air.
"What the…. His frill can spin?!" Law asked in shock.
"Where are you going?" Shionne asked, dashing to the air and firing a widespread shot that knocked him back down.
"No, don't get too close!" some of the Armored Division called out.
"Worry about yourselves!" Sasaki said, spinning into them. "Heliceratops!" he said, causing lots of damage to them.
"Watch out!" Law said as everyone got behind Franky as he guarded the best he could against Sasaki's attack.
"What kinda mobility is this?" Franky said.
"Drink it in. This is how a Triceratops flies." Sasaki said.
"I find that hard to believe." Dohalim said.
"Either prehistoric history is messed up here, or Ancient Zoan users have incredibly weird bodies." Shionne said. "Still, that technique will give him more charging speed. Nothing we can't handle!" she said, aiming as Sasaki jumped back.
"He went the wrong way?" Alphen asked.
"No… he's got more room to accelerate now!" Law said.
"Here he comes!" Rinwell said as Sasaki charged, his frill going full bore.
"Bulle-Triceratops!" Sasaki called.
"That's far enough!" Kisara said, shielding the group as the attack was halted. Or so it appeared as the shield cracked and she was sent flying.
"Gotcha!" Franky said, grabbing Sasaki. "General…Suplex!" he said, using a suplex and hitting him into the ground as Sasaki jumped back.
"Dang it. He's pretty invincible." Law said.
"Not totally…that cut Franky gave his stomach…it's still bleeding." Dohalim said.
"That must be his weakness." Alphen said.
"Then we'll just have to concentrate our attacks there." Shionne said as a blue aura surged around her.
"V-for-Victory…Flash!" Franky said, using his sword as Sasaki took off. "Come on!"
"I'm not that good at sword fighting." Sasaki said.
"Time to finish this!" Shionne said, summoning eight bullets with a wave of her hand before grabbing them and dashing forward before stopping as she tossed them into the air and aimed at Sasaki. "Say goodbye! Consuming Wildfire!" she called, firing a charged laser resulting in an explosion.
"Grrr…you brats…if I gotta take all of us out…so be it!" Sasaki said as he flew at them. "Magnumceratops!" he said as he rammed into the General Franky and ended up breaking it and causing an explosion.
"Franky!" Law said.
"Don't worry, kids. You'll be joining him soon." Sasaki said.
"Locked and loaded." a voice said.
"What?" Sasaki said seeing Franky lying on the ground.
"Franky…Radical…Beam!" Franky said, firing a laser right into Sasaki's stomach, causing the dino to cough up blood as he fell to the ground in defeat.
"Nicely done." Shionne said. "You okay?"
"Fine. Luckily I jumped out before he rammed into the General." Franky said.
"Incredible how he was able to damage your mech and pierce its armor so easily, especially considering how tough it is." Dohalim said. "What did you say your forged it from? Wapometal?"
"Maybe you could remake it with a stronger metal so it can be harder to break." Rinwell said.
"Don't worry your heads. Just a fix up after the battle and all will be good." Franky said.
"Sounds good to me." Alphen said.
Skull Dome Rooftop, Kaido vs Yamato…
"Worororo! I recognize your value as a soldier, Yamato!" Kaido said as he and Yamato dueled clubs. "Though…when I obtained that Devil Fruit…" he said as Yamato now looked like a hybrid between human and wolf. "I never intended for you to eat it."
"I ate it because I was hungry. Now I can no longer swim. The cuffs were not the only thing keeping me here. I must…take you down to free Wano." Yamato said. "If I can't do that, I can't call myself Oden!"
"The Mythical Zoan Fruit, Mutt Mutt Fruit Model: Okuchi No Makami. A fruit that grants the powers of a rare mythical wolf, said to be Wano's guardian deity." Kaido said. "It pains me especially knowing that I lost it to someone claiming to be Oden!" he blew Yamato back. "That's why you are the centerpiece of the New Onigashima Project! Orochi knew how to exploit others. This country is a weapons factory. You will keep it running."
"I will not! I will free the people and liberate this country! And release them onto the world! Namuji Glacier Fang!" Yamato said unleashing a blast of ice from her mouth.
"Blast Breath!" Kaido said as both attacks canceled each other out. "You will never free this country."
Third Floor Banquet Hall…
"Robin! You all need to snap out of it." Brook said as Robin was looking into an illusion of her mother, Professor Clover and Jaguar D. Saul.
"I've missed all of these people so much. It's a shame." Robin said. "Tres Mano…Freesia!" she said striking the three of them and revealing them as two snake gifters and a giant woman.
Gifter
Nure-onna
Hognose Snake SMILE user
Numbers
9: Kunyun
Gifter
Tenjo-Sagiri
White Snake SMILE user
"Why didn't… the illusion mist…?" Nure-Onna asked.
"Work on her…?!" Tenjo-sagiri followed, both in disbelief.
Hapi had Hrotti at the ready as she stood across from Cornelia. "Well no point in standing around and chatting about old times, let's get this over with."
"I'm glad you of all the ones from Foldan came to me. Time to put you back in your cage, creature." Cornelia said, firing her dark magic at the girl.
"Sorry, but I prefer staying with the new friends I made." Hapi said, countering with dark magic of her own.
"Unleashing the golems." Edira said, letting loose some high tech golems against the others.
"There's no end to all the twists and turns in this mansion!" Brook said.
"Ease up, Bones. No need to get all rattled." Hapi said before casting Swarm Zeta on Cornelia, unleashing a swarm of dark insects.
"You didn't seem to have problems with those illusions." Ramona said.
"Well after 50 years of wishing for some things to be true like wanting those deaths to be a dream…I'm used to being disappointed by illusions." Brook said.
"These golems are gonna be the biggest problem, though. They're pretty strong and bulky." Sectonia said.
"While I am a Shadow Knight, my true calling is inventing. I am known as the Inventing Scholar." Edira said. "I can study anyone and create countermeasures based on the weaknesses I can find. In short, no matter who it is, I can spot even the most hidden weak spot they have. I'm thankful for you to have taken so long to gather your forces. Because I've been studying everyone in the Alliance since Tormal had Pedrol attack Devaloka. Right now, I have collected data of nearly all the alliance teams. That includes the representatives who fought in the Ultimate Smash Battle, and the Assassin Game."
"Sheeesh… You couldn't resist being a blabbermouth, can you?" a voice said as claw marks were made on one golem as fire and light blasts were launched at another. "And for the record: just because you know their weak spot, it doesn't mean you can beat someone."
"Nesma, Roxy. You girls made it." Ramona said.
"It wasn't that hard. Enhanced Senses, remember?" Roxy asked. "All we had to do was listen to her little monologue."
"Wow…congratulations." a voice said.
"Why thank…ah!" Nesma said seeing Black Maria on the ceiling.
"Wanyudo Sleeve Swing!" Black Maria said swinging her weapon on the ground as they jumped as some flames were lit as the face on the weapon laughed.
Gifter
Wanyudo
Pug SMILE user
"Looks like that creep with the dog body is keeping Spiderwoman's weapon lit up." Hapi noticed, seeing Wanyudo running inside the weapon as if it was a hamster treadmill. "Dunno why it's not a hamster in there, though."
"Well, still glad you girls could make it. Between Black Maria, Cornelia and Edira, there's no shortage of enemies here." Ramona said.
"So, you weren't tricked by my illusions before, right?" Black Maria asked, whirring her weapon around upside down. "How can you say that, when all of you are dreaming right now? Dreaming of beating Master Kaido!"
"I think you're the one that's dreaming here, missy." Ramona said. "And we've just become your nightmare. So why don't we just skip the preamble and get to the part where we crush you like the bug you really are?"
"Aw…quit dreaming!" Black Maria said, swinging her weapon.
"Spider Net!" Robin said as she got the girls up to the air. "You're setting your own castle on fire."
"Aw…nice of you to worry for us. You should just let us catch you." Black Maria said.
"Hmm…if that's a living thing in the wheel then…" Brook said as he let his soul emerge. "Cold Soul!" he said passing through Wanyudo, freezing the pug man as the weapon was dropped and he tumbled out.
"A good tactic…. But inconsequential!" Cornelia said, blasting a fireball right up at the group as they released from the roof to dodge.
"Magarydyne!" Ramona said as she launched a powerful wind blast to buffet the flames.
"Soul Parade: Ice Burn!" Brook said, putting out the flames.
"Hades Omega!" Hapi called, engulfing Cornelia in a pillar of darkness.
"Urgh!" Cornelia said dashing out of it. "This resistance is pointless! Haven't some of you figured it out by now?"
"You all were sold out! Black Leg called for help and lured you all into my trap! You people are just baggage, especially Nico Robin. She's the target of many powerful figures. Now Black Leg is a laughing stock! And he's supposed to be the second strongest of the crew…shows the level your little alliance has." Black Maria said.
"You say that, but… That's not quite right." Sectonia said. "Sanji didn't call us to be killed by you. He called us here, because he trusts us to take you down in his place."
"Though I'm kinda new to this group, I've heard about what Skirtchaser's done over the years." Hapi said. "Sure, the things he's done are kinda inappropriate, and some of his decisions put the whole team in danger, but deep down, he's got a good heart. Though I doubt someone like you could ever understand that."
"Yes…though what he did. I nearly split a seam. So ladies, would it be right to trust you with these three ladies?" Brook asked.
"You can count on us. We'll make sure none of them are left standing." Neferu said.
"Yeah, I still gotta finish things with her." Hapi said, looking at Cornelia.
"I'll take it upon myself to deal with these ghoulies." Brook said, turning to the Gifters, Number and the golems. "And I do hate ghoulies!" he said.
"Do you really believe what you're saying about Black Leg?" Edira said. "My analysis shows…"
"Your analysis is only based on sight. You don't need to know how much it feels…that Sanji relied on me. He is truly worthy of being the Pirate King's Wings." Robin said crossing her arms as a giant version of her began to appear. "Gigante Fleur!"
"Now this is interesting. I've never recorded her making a full body construct of herself this big, and with so many additional limbs." Edira said.
"Is anyone okay with me shutting her up right now?" Ramona asked.
"Shutting me up? Not with my golems keeping me protected." Edira said.
"Besides, this won't take long! Sea Serpent Snapdragon!" Robin said as her arms grabbed onto Black Maria, Edira and Cornelia. "There's no escape!"
"You didn't think we were just going to sit back…and take it, did you?" Cornelia said as she hit an arm with fire magic as Robin recoiled a bit. "I see…so the damage still hurts your real body."
"You just gave us a bigger target." Black Maria said as one of her legs tried to strike as one of the arms backed off. "Ah…you noticed the poison on my feet." she said as spider silk came from her fingers as she grabbed onto the girls. "Marianette! And… Mariapprehend!" she said, pulling their arms wide open.
"Oh, great…" Hapi said.
"I'm a fighter you know. I show no mercy to anyone…even women!" Black Maria said as she started beating on Robin with her Oiran Knuckles before the giant Robin vanished. "Aw…running away?" she said as she created a blockade of webbing. "Maricade! And these webs…they're flammable." she said as the spider mouth and Cornelia set them ablaze. "Mariarson!"
"Hmhmhmhm… You really shouldn't have said that." Nesma said.
"Really? Take a good look." Black Maria said as the webs were surrounding the girls.
"But you said they're flammable, did you?" Nesma asked.
"Yes…you'll burn yourselves to death." Edira said.
"Now that…is actually quite funny." Nesma said as her hands light aflame. "Because you see… I can control fire to my will." she said as her flames were burning away at the webbings.
"No, don't!" Ramona said as the girls were now surrounded in fire.
"Calm down. My flames will not hurt you." Nesma said.
"Oh…is that right? Your flames can't hurt them…" Black Maria said as her flames overcame Nesma's. "But mine can!"
"What now? Going to go to that skeleton for help now to put them out?" Cornelia asked.
"Hmm? Wow…did she really just say such a foolish thing?" Brook said.
"What are any of you even good for?!" Black Maria smiled, not letting up on trying to punch anyone in her sight. "Remember what I said about Nico Robin? She's with the Straw Hats, and by logic, your entire alliance's dead weight! The only thing anyone wants from her is her brain, not giant legs or arms! You're just a tool they want to keep alive!"
"You still don't get it, do you?" Nesma asked.
"Mils Fleur…Fishman Karate…" Robin said.
"What?" Edira said.
"Giganteum!" Robin said, striking the ceiling with a giant arm as it collapsed, taking out the webbing and flames.
"What is going on here?" Cornelia said as she glared at Edira. "You said you had all their data!"
"B-But I did! Nico Robin only specializes in Submission moves! There was no data on her at all using martial arts of any kind." Edira said as Cornelia smacked her.
"You're useless." Cornelia said.
"They've taken out the webs and all the fire." Black Maria growled as something looked over them as they saw a large demonic version of Robin.
"Demonio Fleur!" Robin cried out.
"A demon?!" the three said.
"I can be a demon if I want to. I'll do it for the people who need me. Who truly want me." Robin said as she grabbed onto Black Maria. "Now…what was it about not needing arms and legs?"
"What?! I wasn't talking about me! You, Hapi, Edira, and so many others! You're the ones nobody wants…!" Black Maria said.
"Oh, will you just shut up already?" Hapi asked.
"Grand Jacuzzi Clutch!" Robin said, breaking Black Maria's body at multiple points before the spider woman collapsed.
"No…this can't be." Edira said seeing the girls going at her. "Stay back!" she said as the golems surrounded herself with some leftover webbing.
"Let this drill into your head. Your analysis means nothing." Ramona said.
"Grand Feline Inferno!" Nesma said, setting the web ablaze as it burned up the golems and left Edira charred as she collapsed with the crystal falling out of her body.
"No…I can't let it end like this!" Cornelia tried to escape, but the Gifters and Kyunun accidentally blocked her way. "Out of my way, you fools!"
"Going somewhere?" Hapi asked, charging up a spell.
"Protect me you fools!" Cornelia said.
"Sorry…but they set themselves up so perfectly." Brook said as he jumped up. "Now…the phrase D'arms…Orchestra!" Brook said as he slashed them in the shape of a Treble Clef as the Gifters and Kunyun collapsed.
"Thanks for the memories." Hapi said sarcastically before finishing Cornelia off with Hades Omega. "Now Didi doesn't have to worry about someone like you making a mess of his life."
"I can't believe it…we managed to take out three major players in one go." Ramona said.
"If Black Maria wasn't dreaming before, she sure is now." Roxy said.
"The Kingdom is free…Edira is freed from control…and it looks like Black Maria was the last standing member of the Tobi Roppo." Brook said.
"Yes, all that are left now are Kaido himself, his All Stars, the remaining four Shadow Knights, Tormal and the demon lord and his forces." Nesma said.
"And Adrestia too. Nesma and I promised Aslana we'd help Edelgard reclaim it." Roxy said.
"I'm sure they're hiding somewhere in this castle." Ramona said.
"Just be careful, you two. I've been hearing rumors that the Empire has hired some very shady individuals." Sectonia said.
"You're talking about Those who Slither in the Dark, yes?" Hapi said. "They won't be a problem. Actually, we just took out one of their members." she said pointing to Cornelia.
"And we dealt with Kronya on the way." Sectonia said. "But we need to be careful."
"Yep. Especially as we fight our way to Big Mom." Ramona said.
"Still a little scared of her after what you saw on Stryker's Island?" Sectonia asked.
"Honestly… A little. But now that we know that she can be beaten… I think we have a good shot at her." Ramona said.
Edira's body twitched as she regained consciousness as she looked at the crystal. "Free..at last." she groaned. "These people…they may have a shot…" she said, passing off the crystal towards them. She looked up as Brook picked her up.
"Come on. No need for lying around like a lazy bones. Though I'm all bones. Yohohoho!" Brook said.
"How the heck did you survive?" Hapi asked.
"The flames were dialed back. While she would be burned, she'd still live." Nesma said. "The plan was no casualties for any ally after all."
"Wow. I guess being a Bastet really does have its perks." Neferu said.
"Ah, right. Those in the Desert Universe and the Desert Lands specialize in fire and light magic, don't they?" Ramona asked.
"A lot of us, but not all." Neferu said. "But I suppose it would fit since those lands were inspired by Egypt."
"We should definitely look into that sometime. For now, though…" Sectonia said.
"There's still a battle going on." Hapi said.
Back on the mainland…
"Are you sure you understand? That's like…a months supply of food." Jexi said as Luffy was eating away after they met up with the allies that escaped from Onigashima.
"Yesh." Luffy said as he ate.
"Still, I knew you guys wouldn't go down that easy." Ajna said.
"Yeah…but now we gotta get back up there." Jexi said.
Momonosuke looked seriously at this before he turned to Shinobu.
"Miss Shinobu…I want you…to use your powers and make me an adult!" Momonosuke said.
"Absolutely not! I will not!" Shinobu said.
"Wait, she can do that?" Peacock asked.
"Well yes. But the main point is that while he'd have the body of an adult, he'd still have the mind of a child. Plus once I ripen something, there is no reversing it." Shinobu said.
"I don't think you can talk him out of this, Miss Shinobu." Double D spoke up.
"Yes. He is very serious about this." Alphamon said. "David and the others are carrying on the fight in our stead. We need to go back now, or all of their efforts will be for naught."
"This will help me become a giant dragon. Use your jutsu…and turn me into an adult." Momonosuke said with tears in his eyes.
"Hmm…fine. I will do it." Shinobu said. "This will take me a bit."
"Hmm…Double D…how long till the island reaches the capital?" Ajna asked.
"From my calculations…about 15 minutes." Double D said.
"Will that even be enough time to finish everything?" Alphamon asked.
"Maybe if we make the time." Ajna smirked. "Kaido's moving the island forward using his powers, right? Well, why don't we push back?"
"You wanna try pushing an island?!" Peacock said. "That's looney!"
"No, Ajna's onto something here." Eddy said. "We got plenty of people who could push against that island…and soon, we'll have our own grown-up dragon to lead the movement."
"That's…actually plausible." Double D agreed. "But it won't be easy for anyone involved."
"Since when is anything we do easy?" Eddy said. "Looks like we got 2 hours until the sun rises…Jexi, Luffy! You guys ready for Round 2?"
"Yeah…let's go back up there." Jexi said.
Third Floor…Killer vs Hawkins.
"Fwa fwa fwa!" Killer laughed as he continued to attack Hawkins. "How many of those lives do you got left?"
"Barely any…" Hawkins groaned. "My outlook is poor."
"I pity those lives." Killer said, blocking Hawkins's nails and nailing him with a stab right to the chest.
"But you must really wonder…whose lives are these?" Hawkins said.
"No…" Killer said as a certain straw doll emerged from Hawkins's body.
At the same time, as Hope's group continued to battle Big Mom, Kidd fell back a bit.
"Kidd!" Hope said, looking as he got stabbed. "When did… oh no."
"Hawkins…" Trafalgar Law realized.
"And I don't think he's done." Hope said. "He's using it… the same technique he used on Lyblac. Straw Doll: Life Minus."
"But Kidd's not…" Mark said.
"Kidd's a lot stronger than most people. But no idea how many dolls Hawkins has of him stored up." Hope said.
Back to the fight…
"I thought it would be entertaining to bring up that fact and leave you struggling with the idea of killing your own captain just to defeat me." Hawkins said. "Go on then. Put on a show for me!"
"I like your style." Killer said before they heard marching.
"We should be fine right…what the?" Aegir said as he and some soldiers arrived at the scene.
"Ah…Lord Aegir…perfect timing." Hawkins said.
"What is going on here?" asked a young man who looked sinister.
Mercenary
Metodey
"Nevermind that. Say…how would you like…to kill me?" Hawkins asked, standing there with arms wide open.
"What? Is this some trick?" Aegir asked.
"I joke not. Think of how much each of your reputations grow if you kill one of the Worst Generation." Hawkins said.
"Using them for your own gain, Hawkins?" Killer asked.
"Call it a happy accident. Go on…no sense holding back." Hawkins said.
"I don't know what's going on…but I say take it." Metodey said, rushing in as Hawkins did not move as he was cut. "Oh…come now…you simply must try better." he said as he kept being attacked.
"Damn it!" Killer said before a blast of dark magic hit the mercenary.
"Pardon…" a voice said as Hubert stood there. "But I think that's enough games."
"The emperor's lapdog…" Aegir said.
"I've finally found you…father." Ferdinand said as he came up behind Hubert.
"If you surrender, I can make your death quick and painless for her highness." Hubert said.
"Hold on, Hubert." Ferdinand said, walking forward. "That is enough. There is no escape for you."
The Empire's Fortress Knights were charging before they were taken out by a combination of scratches from Aslana, Nesma and Roxy, spear strikes from Kareem and Bassam, and some dark magic from Hubert.
Hubert chuckled. "Go on then. We'll leave for you the final blow." he said to Ferdinand.
"You all have left me nothing. This was ever my burden to bear." Ferdinand said. "Father. No… You're just a traitor now." he said as he was prepping his spear. "In light of your crimes against the Empire…the punishment is death!" he said as he swung at his father, who merely closed his eyes, accepting his fate.
Outside the Skull Dome, the battle between Perospero and Ace's group still raged on, although Carrot and Wanda had to step back due to over exhaustion from using Sulong.
"I knew you people were all talk." Perospero laughed as he looked into the dome. "Well…what do we have here…" he said, seeing Sanji from afar. "Wasn't for him, the tea party would have gone off without a hitch." he said, creating a bow and arrow. "Prepare to die, biggest failure of Germa!"
"SANJI!" Ace yelled.
Before the shot could be fired, a large claw knocked the candy man back. "Now who…ah!" Perospero said seeing Nekomamushi.
"So this is the guy who killed my subordinate." Nekomamushi said. "I've been wanting to dig my claws into you."
"Forgive us, Nekomamushi. Our weakness back in the Tianna Camp got Pedro killed…" BA Petra said.
"That was not your fault. But…there is still some payback that needs getting." Nekomamushi said with a grin.
"On that, I couldn't agree more." BA Petra said. "Just… Don't lose yourself and sink your teeth into me when you go Sulong."
"Unless you're a lasagna, you're fine." Nekomamushi said.
"That's…reassuring." BA Petra said.
"We'll leave it to you then. Thank you." Ace said.
"I should be thanking you for keeping this guy here as long as you did." Nekomamushi said. "Leave the rest to me now. Yougara guys have done Pedro proud enough."
Ace looked shocked before smiling at the notion.
"Alright. We'll leave the rest to you." Petra said.
"Be sure not to lose the rest of yourself." Vegeta said. "You already lost an arm."
"Please…I can handle myself." Nekomamushi said.
On the performance floor, King and Queen were going on a tear, attacking anyone be they friend or foe.
"Listen up all you former Beast Pirates!" Queen said.
"The price for your betrayal…is very steep." King said, lighting some of them ablaze.
"Dammit… two of them at once…too much for me." Sanji said, panting. "Guys! How's Zoro coming?"
"We're working on it!" Medina said.
"We'll buy as much time as we can!" Mio called out as she and Noah, along with Pyra and Mythra, were helping Sanji and the Fatebreakers fight King and Queen.
"Dammit… it would enough for us if it was just Queen, but King's joined in too, and he's Kaido's right hand man!" Ethox said.
"We can't give up! We've progressed too much for that!" Pyra yelled.
"I knew Siege should have brought along a bigger force! I tried to warn him!" Mythra growled.
"Maybe there's still hope! Maybe he's already called for more aid!" Pyra exclaimed.
"He's fighting alongside Hope against Big Mom. He'll likely have his hands full for a while." Dan said.
"Oh ye of little faith!" Siege contacted over his communicator. "I had figured things might get a little dicey in certain areas so just in case, I had a few extras ready to hop in and provide aid. I've already given them the signal, ETA, 5 minutes!" Siege exclaimed.
"That's assuming you all can even last that long. Imperial Flame!" King called, charging the group at the front with a fiery fist.
"Arctic Style: Ice Wall!" David said as he erected a wall of ice in front of King as he backed everyone a couple of paces.
"Be careful with this guy. I've heard tales…of people living on the Red Line who could burst into flames…then we have him…King the Conflagration." Marco the Phoenix said.
"I see… So he's like the Lunarians my mother are a part of." David said.
"Like…the Lunarians?" King said. "I AM a Lunarian."
"What a coincidence, then." David said.
"What… David are you…?" Pyra asked.
"He is one. Well, half of one on his mother's side anyway, and from another world." Kazuma said.
"If you are, then tell me… Does the name Kuraya mean anything to you?" David asked.
"Kuraya…I see…you're descended from those cowards who fled to the moon." King said.
"You're more intuitive than I thought." David said. "That's right… I'm her son."
"Well…that's a shame. Cause you will join the Lunarians of this world in the afterlife." King said going at it again. "Imperial Flame!"
"Undying Thistle!" Marco the Phoenix said blocking this one.
"Mahahaha! The Lunarians and the Whitebeard Pirates are supposed to be dead already, anyway!" Queen said, preparing a laser.
"All right…all right. You talk a big game." Marco the Phoenix said. "I'm done. I give."
"What!?" Mythra exclaimed.
"I'm satisfied for the day…" Marco said as Zoro's bandages began to break. "Cause it's time for the real stars of the show to take center stage." he said.
Smirking, Ethox looked at David. "Let's do it, David!"
"Right. I'll be counting on you all." David said.
"Diable…" Sanji said.
"Three Sword Style…" Zoro said.
"Tiger….!" Ethox called.
"For the Future!" Noah called preparing his attack.
"For Hope!" Mio called, preparing her own strike.
"Burning Inferno…" Pyra called, readying her strike.
"Judging Bolts…" Mythra called, her own power rising.
"Arctice Style: Elite Art…" David said as energy gathered in his hands.
"Mouton Shot!"
"Purgatory Onigiri!"
"Rampage!"
"ENLIGHTENED STRIKE!"
"SILENT JUDGEMENT!"
"FIERY WRATH!"
"EXECUTION PHASE!"
"Dragon Storm!"
All 8 of them hit their mark, Sanji, Ethox, Noah and Mio hitting Queen, and Zoro, David, Pyra and Mythra hitting King as both All-Stars took some damage.
"Hey…after we're done here…" Zoro said.
"Yeah…let's watch Luffy become Pirate King." Sanji said.
"Sounds like fun!" Ethox said with a smile. "Let's do our best, everyone!"
"Aww, I love a good bromance." Mythra chuckled at Zoro and Sanji.
"That's not happening!" both Zoro and Sanji called out.
Mythra only laughed at their reaction.
"...I don't like this. That felt too easy." Pyra said, wary that King and Queen weren't finished yet.
"Ah, stop worrying, Pyra, if they were still up, they'd-" Mythra was about to finish.
"We'd what?!" Queen asked as he and King got up.
"...Ah crap. Never mind then." Mythra sweated.
"We're called All-Stars for a reason. Meaning…no one gets the drop on us!" Queen said rapid firing at them.
"THEN HOW'S THIS!? WILD CANNON!" A female voice shouted, a green ki beam blasting Queen in the face.
"Declare Spell: Aqua Sign, Devastating Torrent!" Another female voice called as waves crashed into both All Stars, as the group turned…
"Ah-ha! The cavalry's here!" Noah smiled, as the group would see FS!Allison, Rutega, and the Demon Overlords Usalia and Majorita come into view.
"Sorry about that! We had a welcoming party of Gifters to send packing!" Usalia said with a bright smile.
"Siege said there might be need of some help. Mind if we join?" Allison asked, twirling her spear.
"Good timing, guys! We need you to help us in this fight." Theo said.
"Damn it. More weirdos coming in. Hey! Sniper! What are you doing up there?" Queen called to Ajakil.
"Not like I can foretell when people will suddenly appear." Ajakil muttered as she prepared another volley before being struck in the leg by one. "Damn it." she said before seeing Shamir next to her.
"Fire more, and you're getting freed right now." Shamir said.
"We've had enough of your interference. Can't you see the looks upon our allies' faces?" Ogg asked, referring to those fighting at the moment. "They do not wish to be interrupted. They are true warriors."
"Now…stand down…and surrender." Shamir said.
Akajil sighed as she held her hands up as her crystal appeared with them taking it, freeing her from the control.
"Doesn't matter if I'm free or not…the fates of everyone here are sealed." Ajakil said.
"Foolish child. Do you not know?" Ogg asked as the battle between the strongest was about to begin. "Fate can be broken…by the likes of them."
"Now then, with those interruptions out of the way, shall we begin so I can start killing those two?" Majorita asked, referring to King and Queen.
"Just go ahead and try!" Queen said as he blasted lasers at the group, causing them to dodge, but Sanji felt off a bit.
"You good, Sanji?" Koenig asked.
"My body's just been feeling weird since putting on that Raid Suit." Sanji said.
"Hope it's not serious." Legolia said.
"Never said it was bad. Just weird." Sanji said.
"Whoa…your eyebrow." Megumin said seeing Sanji's eyebrow not twirled in the opposite direction.
"No. My body." Sanji said.
King prepared to slice Sanji with his sword, but the attack was blocked by Zoro.
"Bridal Grabber!" Queen said attempting to grab Zoro only for Sanji to deflect it.
"There! We're even!" Sanji said.
"Hey, Judge's Son. I hear all of you kids are cyborgs. He's a certified madman! That burning leg of your's a machine part?" Queen asked.
"Sorry…but I'm all human." Sanji said.
"Humans aren't supposed to burn like that, and I know you're not a Lunarian!" Queen said, getting King's attention.
"Whoa, careful what you say there. It might sound offensive to us here." David said.
"How is…ugh…" Queen groaned.
"Besides, my passion is my flames. Also…" Sanji said as he rapidly kicked at Queen and his parts as Queen used those parts to defend. "I'm really good at cooking up sea beasts, dinosaur!"
"It's time to pay your dues, Queen! And for everything you've done, this is personal!" Ethox said as the Fatebreakers headed to join in.
"I'll show you all the power of a cyborg even Vegapunk couldn't create!" Queen said.
"Hey, Mummy in black! Don't turn your back on us!" Zoro said as he attacked King who blocked before using his sword to knock both swords from Zoro's hands before attacked with a Killing Machine.
"A Killer Machine?" Zoro said, blocking with the sword in his teeth.
"Does one need a school or style…to fight?" King asked.
"Yes… My own." David said. "Freeze Lancer!" he said as he fired crystals at King.
"Well, guess neither of you did call yourselves swordsmen." Zoro said.
"Come on, Zoro. I thought you knew that about me by now." David said.
"Who knows…by the end of this, I may be tearing this guy's throat out with my teeth. Anything to ensure our victory." Zoro said.
"So it would seem. I have some questions for this guy, but… I guess they'll have to wait." David said. "I might actually have to get serious this time."
"Future Seekers, pick your targets!" Ichiro said. "It's your choice who to support! These are All Stars, but be sure to keep your distance lest you get swept up in the ferocity!"
"We came here with one goal: Support!" Allison said. "I'll attack King!"
"That leaves me and my Overlord friends with Queen." Rutega smiled.
"C'mon, Mio! Were stayin' on Queen!" Noah said.
"Right!" Mio nodded.
"We came here with orders from Siege to help David. We're helping him to the end!" Pyra declared.
"You're going down, King! It's your final Checkmate!" Mythra exclaimed.
Queen and King were not the only all stars in combat at this time. Back near the treasure repository, Jack was still fighting with Inuarashi and Rinkah, the former now in his hybrid form.
Rinkah, meanwhile, was still duking it out with Jack, and matching him blow for blow as she was far from showing signs of slowing down… Jack on the other hand…
"You can't keep this up forever! Move out of the way so the King of the day can finally rest in peace!" Jack said. "I forgive him and his country for going into ruin to lie about upholding Raizo!"
"Too late for forgiveness pal! And what do you mean "can't keep this up?" Truth be told if I had a lot more fuel, my fire would burn so much brighter!" Rinkah laughed as she reeled back, clenching her fist as her arm bulged in blue flames. "CRUSHING RIGHTEOUS FLAMES!" Rinkah yelled as she clocked Jack, sending him skidding back yet again.
"And if I surrendered Raizo like there…I would not be able to call myself a samurai of Oden." Inuarashi said as he started to go Sulong.
"Sulong? But…" Jack said before looking up at the hole in the Skull Dome as moonlight shone through it.
"We would let a city of thousands of years fall to ensure we reach this decisive battle. Only by winning this fight, will dawn finally come to this world." Inuarashi said.
"You're screwed now, buddy." Rinkah smirked as she began absorbing more flames since they spread the last time she absorbed them, her flames beginning to change color. "It's time for the next step up." Rinkah smirked, as the scene changed just before her transformation.
And outside the Skull Dome, Nekomamushi was ready to battle himself.
"Yknow somethin… these guys are right. If it wasn't for Pedros actions all the way back then, this fight and raid would have failed." Nekomamushi said as he stood there in Sulong form. Hope you're watchin, Pedro. And have a drink if they got any up there." he said. "And you, lickspittle. This is the last moon…you're ever gonna get to see."
Back on the ground, Luffy, Jexi and their group stood before a large pink dragon.
"Wow…" Ajna awed. "Who knew Momo'd turn into this when he'd get older?""
"Just to be clear, it is you, right, Momo?" Luffy asked.
"Indeed!" Momonosuke replied.
"By his request… he is now 28 years of age." Shinobu said between sobs.
"Whats up with you?" Peacock said.
"Becuase….after the transformation was complete, he looked just like…" Shinobu sobbed.
"Come on…let's go take back Wano." Jexi said.
"Right!" Momonosuke said.